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"you have a good christmas. "

rein minnema replied Dec 19, 2009 to Monsanto Seed Business Role Revealed in the US Mainstream Media. Any Thoughts?

16 Jan 9, 2010
Reply by Bristow

"First of all I want to say we have a good home based industry with high standards. H…"

rein minnema replied Dec 18, 2009 to HOG LOANS DO NOT WORK

10 Dec 29, 2009
Reply by rein minnema

"It is the power of money that allows them to do what they are doing with nobody at a…"

rein minnema replied Dec 15, 2009 to Monsanto Seed Business Role Revealed in the US Mainstream Media. Any Thoughts?

16 Jan 9, 2010
Reply by Bristow

"Our infrastructure is going downhill, we rely to much on our so called friends south…"

rein minnema replied Dec 10, 2009 to AgVisionTV.com The High Cost of Cheap Food. Do you agree with Dr. Charlebois? Comments

4 Dec 10, 2009
Reply by rein minnema

"potato famine, II think some powers are trying to develop the swine famine, this wee…"

rein minnema replied Nov 23, 2009 to Canadian Government Looking For Input From Young Farmers...Comment Here.

13 Nov 30, 2009
Reply by Joe Dales

"let's go back to the days when there were junior farm loans this some fourty years a…"

rein minnema replied Nov 22, 2009 to Canadian Government Looking For Input From Young Farmers...Comment Here.

13 Nov 30, 2009
Reply by Joe Dales

"I did read all the responses and like to make one comment. Like it or not this is A…"

rein minnema replied Nov 19, 2009 to Canadian Government Looking For Input From Young Farmers...Comment Here.

13 Nov 30, 2009
Reply by Joe Dales

"How about we study the new proposed Quebec pork board structure."

rein minnema replied Nov 17, 2009 to HOG LOANS DO NOT WORK

10 Dec 29, 2009
Reply by rein minnema

"There is no such thing as the best way if it ain't in your blood."

rein minnema replied Nov 14, 2009 to Farming Introduction

3 Nov 15, 2009
Reply by Aaron

"Well Steve, And what are your ideas???? As long as we all stay politically correct…"

rein minnema replied Nov 6, 2009 to Future of Ontario Agr As We Know It

19 Nov 20, 2009
Reply by Joann

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Toronto-Area Corporation Convicted of Operating a Meat Plant Without a Licence

On January 22, 2026, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) learned that 1000498884 Ontario Inc., operating as Taotie Dry Aging, was producing and selling a ready-to-eat dehydrated meat product marketed as “dry-aged meat chips.” An OMAFA Compliance and Advisory Officer inspected the premises and confirmed the presence of 13.37 kilograms of dehydrated meat products packaged in 308 units. On the day of inspection, the company voluntarily removed the product listing from its website and disposed of the product. Under provincial regulations, dehydrating meat products for sale or distribution is a regulated activity requiring a meat plant licence, unless an exemption applies. The matter was referred to OMAFA’s Compliance Enforcement and Intelligence Unit for investigation and charges were laid.

Recycling Council of Alberta recognizes Barry Friesen with Circular Champion Recognition Award

The Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) today announced it is honouring recently retired Cleanfarms Executive Director Barry Friesen with its prestigious Rs of Excellence Circular Champion Recognition Award. This award reflects Friesen’s career-long commitment to building a more sustainable, circular future in Canadian agriculture. Friesen and other award recipients will be recognized at the RCA Annual General Meeting, held online from 10:30 a.m. to noon on November 6, 2026. Says Friesen: “I’m very proud to be part of this transformative industry, and to receive this honour from the RCA: one of the great champions of circular economy in Canada, playing a pivotal role in job creation while helping to keep our environment clean.” “It’s fitting this announcement coincides with Waste Reduction Week,” says Cleanfarms Executive Director Shane Hedderson. “During Barry’s tenure, Alberta’s small container program—the first in Canada—grew significantly along with other programs across the prov

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